Obituaries

There is very little new information from the Henry County Sheriff?s Office regarding the search for Teresa Bruegge, Mt. Pleasant,?We have searched. We are continuing to check,? said ?Henry County Sheriff, Rich McNamee. ?We are limited because of the weather. With as cold as it is, the river is starting to freeze back over. We are unable to get back on the water at this time.?Henry County Conservation located a ...

By TRISHA PHELPSMt. Pleasant NewsWINFIELD ? ?We want to make sure for future councils that the way we set it up now, that it?s going to last,? said Rob Quinn, president of the Winfield VFW building corporation, regarding the pending agreement between the corporation and the City of Winfield to turn the Veteran?s Building over to the city.?When everyone around this table is gone, we want something that is ...

Herb Holler of Mt. Pleasant, right, was chosen as the Henry County Cattleperson of the Year at Thursday night's county cattlemen banquet and receives his award from Craig Grothe, county cattlemen president.

Ralph Sandeen, Winfield, right, was named a Friend of the Industry during the Henry County Cattlemen's Banquet Thursday night and receives his plaque from Jeff McGohan, county cattlemen director.

Members of the Mt. Pleasant City Council?s Street Committee will discuss several projects during their meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall.Projects on the table tomorrow night include Iris Road, STP application and streets impacted by the Jay Street sewer project.

Thursday, Jan. 3, 1:15 p.m. game: 1st, Betty Kilbourn and Lea Bradley; 2nd, Chuck Woodruff and Virginia Krueger, Burlington.Monday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. game: 1st, Jim McClure and Terry Kilbourn; tie for 2nd, Ray and Joy Gillear, G.A. Elliot and Ruth Bell, Burlington.Thursday, Jan. 10, 1:15 p.m. game: 1st, Gloria Troute, Dallas City, Ill., and Ruth Bell; 2nd, Chuck Woodruff and Virginia Krueger.Monday, Jan. 14, 10 ...

SALEM ? City council members will consider adding to the city?s employee roster during their regular meeting tonight.On tap are discussion on adding a deputy city clerk and a maintenance worker. Both items have been discussed previously and tabled.Other tentative agenda items include a planning and zoning ordinance update and opening sealed bids for tree trimming.The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Community ...

By STEPH TAHTINENMt. Pleasant NewsWith anticipated expenditures listed at $230,825, Henry County?s IT department is looking to cut costs for fiscal year 2014. However, the discussion that occurred during Thursday morning?s board of supervisors meeting led to an argument between courthouse employees.?I?m disappointed,? said County Treasurer Ana Lair. She and County Recorder Shirley Wandling attended IT Director ...

After a 59-degree high temperature on Tuesday, area residents woke to snow on the ground this morning. Heavy, wet snow began falling shortly after 5 a.m. Fortunately, the snow was heavy because brisk winds accompanied the precipitation. Although the morning commute was slick and there were reports of some vehicles in rural ditches, most workers were able to make it to work. Temperatures will fall throughout the ...

INVESTIGATIONSTara Teleri Eldredge, 30, Winfield, was cited at the intersection of Jefferson and Monroe streets for driving under suspension (non-payment of fines) and operation without registration, Jan. 26.Edward Leroy Wixom, 27, Mt. Pleasant, was arrested at the intersection of Jay and Washington streets and charged with operating while intoxicated, first offense; careless driving; excessive speed; and ...